The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) permits qualifying employees of certain employers with up to 12 weeks of unpaid time off to treat a serious medical condition or to care for an immediate family member with a serious medical condition.
One of the differences about having a pet in a classroom vs. at home is that a classroom is noisier and the pet must become used to many people. This can be stressful on some animals, and we want to keep stress on our pet to a minimum.
Our poor pets. While we're deciding whether or not to initiate that big home remodeling project, we think about many things--cost, timeframe, and the misery we will have to endure before it is finished. But few among us ever think about the safety (and happiness!) of our pets during home renovation. It is guaranteed that cats and dogs, if they have enough time, will wander out. 2  Nails, staples, tacks, and anything sharp can cut tender paws. 3  Leaving pets alone with remodeling workers is a dangerous proposition. 4  The workers are not in a position to mind for the animals.